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Strobilanthes glomeratus Plant

Description for Strobilanthes glomeratus

Plant height: 3 - 6 inches

Plant spread:

Strobilanthes is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia.

Common name(s): Persian Lilac

Flower colours: Pale violet

Bloom time: May

Max reachable height: 4.00 to 8.00 feet

Difficulty to grow: Easy to grow

Planting and care

Although it can survive in other zones as a houseplant given sufficient temperature, soil moisture and humidity.

Sunlight: Full Sun

Soil: well-drained soil

Water: medium

Temperature: 30 to 40 degrees C

Fertilizer: Apply any organic fertilizer

Caring for Strobilanthes glomeratus

Always wear safety goggles; branches can whip back when released.Start with pruning shears for smaller growth. Use loppers, which look like giant, long-handle shears, for growth that is more than half an inch thick. A small pruning saw is handy, as it cuts on both the push and the pull.Deadhead religiously and keep beds clean.

Typical uses of Strobilanthes glomeratus

Special features: Effective as a specimen or in small groups. Shrub borders, foundations. Screen or informal hedge for property lines. Cottage gardens.